The library provides free access to&nbsp;several family history research websites that require a fee for use.&nbsp; These include the following:<br>

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The library provides '''free&nbsp;'''use of&nbsp;several family history research websites that normally require a subscription fee for access.&nbsp; These include the following:

19th Century British Library Newspapers <br>19th Century U.S. Newspapers<br>America - History and Life, with Full Text<br>ancestry.com<br>FamilyNet<br>findmypast.co.uk<br>Godfrey Memorial Library<br>AmericanAncestors.org<br>Heritage Quest Online<br>Historic Map Works<br>Historical Abstracts<br>Images&nbsp;of the American Civil War<br>JSTOR<br>AmericanAncestors.org<br>NewspaperArchive.com<br>One Great Family <br>Original Sources<br>Origins Network<br>Oxford English Dictionary<br>Paper Trail<br>Proquest Obituary Listings<br>SVAR<br>The American Civil War Research Database<br>The American Civil War - Letters&nbsp;and Diaries<br>The Genealogist<br>The Times (London)<br>World Vital Records<br>

19th Century British Library Newspapers <br>19th Century U.S. Newspapers<br>America - History and Life, with Full Text<br>ancestry.com<br>FamilyNet<br>findmypast.co.uk<br>Godfrey Memorial Library<br>AmericanAncestors.org<br>Heritage Quest Online<br>Historic Map Works<br>Historical Abstracts<br>Images&nbsp;of the American Civil War<br>JSTOR<br>AmericanAncestors.org<br>NewspaperArchive.com<br>One Great Family <br>Original Sources<br>Origins Network<br>Oxford English Dictionary<br>Paper Trail<br>Proquest Obituary Listings<br>SVAR<br>The American Civil War Research Database<br>The American Civil War - Letters&nbsp;and Diaries<br>The Genealogist<br>The Times (London)<br>World Vital Records<br>

Resources

The Riverton FamilySearch Library provides many resources for genealogical research.

Computers & Internet Access

The library has 127 desk top computer stations in the main library area and an additional 24 laptops in our training room to accommodate hands-on instruction. All library computers have Internet access. Personal laptops can also be connected to the Internet. Many helpful research resources are available from the desktop of the library computers and include free use of many subscription web sites, use of popular data management programs and direct Internet links to other resources.

Free Subscription Websites

The library provides free use of several family history research websites that normally require a subscription fee for access. These include the following:

19th Century British Library Newspapers 19th Century U.S. NewspapersAmerica - History and Life, with Full Textancestry.comFamilyNetfindmypast.co.ukGodfrey Memorial LibraryAmericanAncestors.orgHeritage Quest OnlineHistoric Map WorksHistorical AbstractsImages of the American Civil WarJSTORAmericanAncestors.orgNewspaperArchive.comOne Great Family Original SourcesOrigins NetworkOxford English DictionaryPaper TrailProquest Obituary ListingsSVARThe American Civil War Research DatabaseThe American Civil War - Letters and DiariesThe GenealogistThe Times (London)World Vital Records

Printers and Copiers

The library is equipped with several printers and copiers that are available to patrons for a minimal charge. Both black-and-white and color copying are offered. Many printing and copying options are available to assist in document preservation and recording. Temple ordinance cards can also be printed at the library.

Books & Other Printed Material

The library has a limited collection of hard copy material. Only basic research volumes are available.

Microfilm Readers and Microfilm Library

The library is equipped with six digital film readers that have the capability to print film images or save them to storage media. There are also 19 conventional film readers along with two microfiche readers for patron use. The library is beginning to assemble a collection of roughly 50,000 often requested films from England, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Massachusetts. Select “Microfilm” from the library menu above for more information.

Class Instruction

Select “Classes and Class Schedules” from the library menu above for details.

Personal Assistance

The library has over 60 missionary and volunteer workers available to assist patrons. They can provide personal help with the many aspects of genealogical research and record keeping.

Cafeteria

The Riverton Office Building cafeteria is available to library patrons from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The menu is diverse and the costs are reasonable.